World Eyes Are on Korea Smart Grid Week During G20

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA--(Marketwire - August 25, 2010) - In November, when world leaders gather in Seoul, Korea for the G20 Summit, the eyes of the global smart grid industry are expected to be on Korea as well.

The Korea Smart Grid Week will take place at the site of the Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed November 8th-14th, 2010. This will serve as a venue to review progress in operating smart grid test beds and exchange advanced technology ideas. Experts from six countries, including the United States, will share their experiences and issues on how to demonstrate a smart grid system.

The Korea Smart Grid Week is designed to discuss current challenges of energy, and future strategies under the theme of Smart Grid. There will be meetings held by key international organizations, such as the ISGAN (International Smart Grid Action Network) and IEA (International Energy Agency), and the Forum on Smart Grid Technology and Standards.

Furthermore, participants will experience Smart Grid technology by visiting The Smart Grid PR Center and four experience halls, each featuring different concepts. These hands-on experience halls in the Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed are built in partnership with 168 companies including Korean conglomerates KEPCO, LG, SK, KT/GS Caltex and POSCO, using the most advanced technology.

Registration is available now online at www.ksgw.or.kr by September 30th, 2010. Please see the attached document for detailed information.

Overview

Title : Korea Smart Grid Week

Dates : Nov. 8th-14th, 2010 (7 days)

Venue : Phoenix Island Resort, Jeju, South Korea

Host, Organizers and Sponsors

- Hosted by: Ministry of Knowledge Economy

- Organized by: Korea Smart Grid Association (KSGA)

Korea Smart Grid Institute (KSGI)

- Sponsored by: Presidential Committee on Green Growth

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

Participants : Around 1,000 persons

- Corporate executives and personnel in the smart grid industry from home and abroad

- Experts from government agencies, institutes and research centers from home and abroad

- High-ranking public officials who will accompany leaders in the G-20 Summit / Businessmen joining the B20 meetings / Media

About Korea Smart Grid Association
The Korea Smart Grid Association represents Korean Private sectors in the arena of smart grid. It has been actively assisting Korean companies & research groups by leading SG technology and standards, cooperating closely with GridWise Alliance and operating a 'help-desk' for Jeju project participants.